salaryOrlando is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,511
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$164
👥 People living there
439,418
319,758
Commute to work
29.8 min
26.2 min
College degree
48.7%
42.5%
Own their home
42.3%
39.5%
Below poverty line
13.4%
14.7%
Unemployment
6.4%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Oakland | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $45,520 | -60% in Orlando |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $83,550 | -55% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $63,010 | -52% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $92,830 | $50,820 | -45% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $49,750 | -44% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $60,190 | -41% in Orlando |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $72,860 | -41% in Orlando |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $130,640 | -40% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $52,633 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Orlando?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $78,014 in Orlando, 40% more in Oakland.